I’m not sure what is more alarming here… Is it: A) That Target stores are selling red “Kabbalah bracelets” that you get for a shekel from the scary old lady at the Kotel? B) That they are so popular that Target has none left? C) That these “century-old”tools weigh a pound? D) That Target seems…
It’s been a very long time since I’ve posted. In fact, this is the first official posting since relocating to the home of the wolverine, Ann Arbor Michigan. Check out my friend Jeremy Fogel’s blog: Just Stam (c) Rabbi Jason Miller | http://blog.rabbijason.com | Twitter: @RabbiJason | facebook.com/rabbijasonmiller
From the New York Times (July 4, 2004) THE WAY WE LIVE NOW Look Who’s Parenting By ANN HULBERT When my seventh grader confided that she loves the ”Moms have changed” ad for the Nissan Quest minivan, which features sporty 30-somethings ready for fun, I think it was her tactful way of letting me know…
Last night I went to a David Broza concert and met Broza Today, my brother is in Chicago for the DMB concert and he meets Dave Matthews He wins! (c) Rabbi Jason Miller | http://blog.rabbijason.com | Twitter: @RabbiJason | facebook.com/rabbijasonmiller
‘Under God’ Michael Newdow is right. Atheists are outsiders in America. BY SAMUEL P. HUNTINGTON Wall Street Journal OnlineWednesday, June 16, 2004 The battle over the Pledge of Allegiance has stimulated vigorous controversy on an issue central to America’s identity. Opponents of “under God” (which was added to the pledge in 1954) argue that the…
Mazel Tov to Bill Davidson, Tom Wilson, Joe Dumars, Coach Larry Brown, and the entire Pistons Basketball team for a most impressive NBA Championship win over the Los Angeles Lakers in five games! (c) Rabbi Jason Miller | http://blog.rabbijason.com | Twitter: @RabbiJason | facebook.com/rabbijasonmiller
This is a very well written teshuva (Jewish legal responsum) on homosexual relationships by Rabbi Simchah Roth (Conservative), who lives in Israel. Regardless of one’s personal opinion on the matter, it is valuable to investigate the core issues that Rabbi Roth raises. Dear David is available online. (c) Rabbi Jason Miller | http://blog.rabbijason.com | Twitter:…
‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ clears murder suspect Tuesday, June 1, 2004 LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” an HBO show known for its acerbic wit, accidentally helped deliver a happy ending to a man who had been charged with murder. Juan Catalan spent 5 1/2 months in jail on murder charges before his attorney found…
Each year Valley Beth Shalom’s Tikvah Program for children with special needs leads the congregation’s Friday night service. This year the theme was the teachings of the ancient sage, Hillel. My 11-year-old son, Jacob, has autism, and he contributed to the service by writing these profound words. I wanted to share his beautiful teachings with…
Mr. Bill Davidson, the owner of international glass company Guardian Industries, could have three champions this year. He’s the owner of the WNBA’s defending champion Detroit Shock. The Tampa Bay Lightning, his NHL (hockey) franchise play Monday night for the Stanley Cup. His Detroit Pistons take on the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of…